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nytimes.com July 20, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Doug Mills/The New York Times Secluded in Rehoboth, Biden Stews at Allies' Pressure to Drop Out of the Race As he recovers from Covid, the president has grown resentful toward Democratic congressional leaders and former President Barack Obama. By Peter Baker, Michael D. Shear and Katie Rogers Doug Mills/The New York Times 11 Days in July: Inside the All-Out Push to Save the Biden Campaign President Biden has repeatedly tried to erase the concerns over his age and mental acuity. But nothing has changed the narrative. By Michael D. Shear Erin Schaff/The New York Times White House Memo The Roots of Biden's Defiance: Anger, Fear, Pride and Regret President Biden is still bitter about feeling pushed out of the 2016 race by Democratic elites in favor of Hillary Clinton. By Michael D. Shear Kenny Holston/The New York Times Pelosi Told Colleagues She Would Favor 'Open' Nomination Process if Biden Drops Out The former House speaker and fellow California lawmakers were discussing the Democratic Party's stressful state of affairs. By Annie Karni and Robert Jimison The New York Times Words Used at the Republican National Convention Counting frequently spoken words and phrases at the four-day convention. By Jonathan Corum Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018